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10/13/2010 - Updated 01:41 PM ET

Miner: 'I can't believe we are all alive'

Seventeen of the 33 Chilean miners have safely reached the surface. The mission will last all day.

Nation & World

Helen Thomas is shown in her front row seat press room in 2008 as a veteran White House correspondent.

Helen Thomas stands by controversial comments

But the former White House reporter says no one can make such remarks 'and survive.'

Money

Buyers spurn Lincoln as serious luxury car

In bad news for Detroit, buyers don't take the Big 3 seriously when it comes to luxury.

Sports

What did Favre do? Legal experts uncertain

The facts of Brett Favre's case must meet specific legal criteria to qualify as sexual harassment.

Life

Sneak a peek at Mark Ballas' 'DWTS' journal

This week, the pro paired with Bristol Palin hung out with British band Florence and the Machine.

Travel

A view of the welcome sign on Las Vegas Boulevard, known as

What's new in Las Vegas? Hotels, bars, showsicons

Here's the lowdown on the latest attractions on the Strip and elsewhere in Sin City.

Your Life

Pets bring out soft side of Clint Eastwood

You can tell a lot about a person by the animals in their life, and Eastwood has a menagerie.

Tech

Which U.S. states are most energy efficient?

Annual scorecard: States made significant progress in boosting energy efficiency this year.

Opinion

Resuming offshore drilling is worth the risk

Our view: Government and industry have strong incentives to avoid a repeat.

Markets

Dow S & P 500 NASDAQ Financial markets

Reader poll